posted on 2004-01-01, 00:00authored byH Gaynor, Kevin Anderson
Presents the story of two students at the Victorian College for the Deaf (VCD). They are Bethany Rose and Scott Masterson, two ordinary teenagers, who live in the extraordinary world of the deaf. But, to both, it is a world of rich culture, full of human possibility. It has its own language, Auslan, with its own rules, challenges and inspirations. It is a culture which very few people know or fully understand. This documentary gives footage of the last few months of Bethany and Scott's schooling at the college. These teenagers have dreams of success in life, and are eager to enter the wider world. The Victorian College for the Deaf is the first school for deaf kids, as well as being the only school in Australia where the Australian sign language (Auslan) is used from Prep to Year 12, helping its students prepare for life in the adult world.
History
Series
Storyline Australia (Television program)
Publisher
Singing Nomads Productions
Place of publication
Northcote, Vic.
Creation date
2004-01-01
Language
eng
Notes
Cinematographer : Kevin Anderson ; Editor: Zbigniew Friedrichs ; associate director/translation/camera, Ntennis Davi ; original concept and research, Sally Ingleton. Developed with the assistance of Film Victoria, Australia.
Publication classification
J1 Major original creative work; JR1 Recorded or Rendered Creative Works - Film, Video